Orthodontics
Night Guards & Sports Guards in Newport Beach, CA
Protect Your Smile, Day and Night
Preventive care includes protecting your teeth from injury, stress and unconscious habits. Whether you grind your teeth while you sleep or play contact sports, a custom-made night guard or sports guard helps preserve your oral health and avoid costly damage. Each one is made from precise digital impressions of your bite for a secure, comfortable fit.
Why a Custom Mouth Guard Matters
Many people grind or clench their teeth at night without realizing it. This habit, called bruxism, can chip teeth, wear down enamel and cause jaw pain and tension headaches, and over time it may even lead to TMJ problems. During the day, sports bring a different risk: dental injuries are common in contact and high-impact activities, and even in non-contact sports like gymnastics or skateboarding. A custom night guard cushions your teeth against grinding, while a custom sports guard shields your teeth, gums, lips and jaw from impact. Because both are made from digital impressions of your own bite, they fit securely and feel comfortable enough that you will actually wear them.
Custom Guards We Make
- Night Guards for Bruxism Worn while you sleep to protect your teeth and dental work from grinding and clenching.
- Athletic Sports Guards Thinner and more comfortable than store-bought guards, made from durable, shock-absorbing materials.
- Guards for Young Athletes We recommend guards for athletes of all ages, especially in youth sports, where developing teeth and jaws are at risk.
Benefits of a Custom Night Guard
- Protects your teeth. Prevents damage to teeth and existing dental work.
- Eases your jaw. Reduces pressure on the jaw joints.
- Fewer headaches. Helps relieve morning headaches and facial soreness.
- Better rest. Promotes better sleep and comfort.
Do You Need a Mouth Guard?
- You wake up with jaw pain or tightness
- You have chipped or worn-down teeth
- Your teeth feel sensitive with no clear cause
- You get chronic tension headaches
- You play football, basketball, hockey or another contact sport
- You practice martial arts, wrestling or boxing
- You skateboard, bike, do gymnastics or play other high-impact sports
If any of these sound familiar, a night guard, a sports guard or both can protect your smile.
Sports Guards Built to Be Worn
- Comfortable. Thinner than store-bought versions.
- Durable. Made from shock-absorbing materials.
- Protective. Designed to protect your teeth, gums, lips and jaw.
- Easy to wear. You can speak and breathe comfortably while wearing one.
Advanced Technology for a Comfortable Fit
We use digital impressions and precision lab fabrication to create night guards and sports guards tailored to your smile. There are no messy molds and no one-size-fits-all guesswork, just reliable protection that fits right. Learn more about the technology in our office.
Don’t wait for a cracked tooth or a dental emergency to take action. Book online or call (949) 646-2481 to get fitted for a night guard or sports guard.
The short answer
A custom mouth guard is a protective appliance made to fit your bite, either as a night guard for teeth grinding or as a sports guard for athletic activities. It is made from digital impressions of your teeth and precision lab fabrication, so it fits more securely and comfortably than a store-bought guard. A night guard protects teeth and eases jaw pressure from bruxism, while a sports guard protects the teeth, gums, lips and jaw from impact.
Frequently Asked Questions About Night & Sports Guards
- What is bruxism?
Bruxism is the habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, often at night without realizing it. It can chip teeth, wear down enamel and cause jaw pain and tension headaches. Over time, it may even lead to TMJ problems.
- How do I know if I need a night guard?
You may benefit from a night guard if you wake up with jaw pain or tightness, or notice chipped or worn-down teeth. Tooth sensitivity with no clear cause and chronic tension headaches can also be signs of grinding. Dr. Haroonian can check your teeth for wear and recommend whether a guard would help.
- Why choose a custom night guard over one from the store?
A custom night guard is made from precise impressions of your bite, so it fits securely and comfortably. Over-the-counter guards are bulkier and are not shaped to your teeth. A guard that fits well is one you will actually wear every night.
- Who should wear a sports guard?
Anyone who plays contact or high-impact sports should wear a sports guard. That includes football, basketball, hockey, martial arts, wrestling and boxing, as well as skateboarding, gymnastics and biking. Dental injuries are common in these activities, even in sports that are not considered contact sports.
- Does my child need a sports guard?
Yes, we recommend sports guards for athletes of all ages, especially in youth sports. Developing teeth and jaws are at risk during contact and high-impact activities. A custom guard protects your child’s teeth, gums, lips and jaw.
- Can I talk and breathe with a sports guard in?
Yes, our custom sports guards are designed so you can speak and breathe easily while wearing them. They are thinner and more comfortable than store-bought versions. They are still made from durable, shock-absorbing materials that protect your smile.
- How are custom guards made?
We take digital impressions of your bite and send them for precision lab fabrication. There are no messy molds and no one-size-fits-all guesswork. The result is a guard tailored to your smile.
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